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VisionQuest's Ultron: Fear or Family?
Ultron's human form in VisionQuest sparks debate over his threat to humanity.
In brief
Ultron's human form in VisionQuest sparks debate over his threat to humanity. VisionQuest's Ultron, played by James Spader, retains his threat of human extinction but now acts as a grandfatherly figure. Originally reported by AV Club.
Ultron's Origin
Ultron debuted in Avengers: Age Of Ultron as a rogue AI created by Tony Stark.
“I had to kill the other guy”
VisionQuest's Ultron
VisionQuest portrays Ultron as a bearded, fedora-wearing human played by James Spader.
“Mazel tov! It’s a boy”
Ultron's Belief
Ultron retains his belief in humanity's extinction but now acts as a grandfatherly figure.
“I would like to point out, [Ultron] mentions in the first episode that burning all of humanity to ash is on the table”
Showrunner's View
Terry Matalas says Ultron's human form doesn't undermine his threat to humanity.
“In a word, "No," the showrunner tells The A.V. Club”
Ultron's Family
Ultron suspects Thomas is a son created by Wanda Maximoff through her witchy hex.
“Mazel tov! It’s a boy”
What's Next
VisionQuest will release six more episodes over the next four Wednesdays on Disney+.
“You’ll just have to wait and see”
In short
VisionQuest's Ultron, played by James Spader, retains his threat of human extinction but now acts as a grandfatherly figure.
